Korean word

필수품

Pronunciation

Romanizationpilsupum

Meaning

  • nounessentials

Example

집에 필수품이 충분히 있어요?chi be pil su pu mi chung bun hi i sseo yo

Are there enough essentials at home?

Illustration for 필수품 (essentials)

More examples

해외여행 갈 때는 필수품을 잊지 마세요.hae oe yeo haeng kal ttae neun pil su pu meul it jji ma se yo

When traveling abroad, do not forget your essentials.

Core concept

A practical item that must be available for everyday life or a particular situation.

Common phrases

  • 필수품을 챙기다pil su pu meul chaeng gi da

    pack essentials

  • 필수품을 사다pil su pu meul sa da

    buy essentials

Similar words

생필품saengpilpum: Basic items used regularly in daily life and replaced when they run out.
생활용품saenghwaryongpum: Practical household items used for cleaning, cooking, hygiene, and other daily tasks.
소지품sojipum: Personal items carried in a pocket, bag, or hand when going out.
비상용품pisangyongpum: Tools and supplies kept ready for accidents, disasters, or other emergencies.

Definition in Korean

생활이나 특정한 상황에서 반드시 있어야 하는 물건이나 용품.saeng hwa ri na teuk jjeong han sang hwang e seo pan deu si i sseo ya ha neun mul geo ni na yong pum

Word origin

The Sino-Korean formation joins a component meaning required with one meaning item, creating the sense of something necessary.

Usage tips

  • English essentials can include ideas or information, but this Korean noun usually points to necessary physical items, so it fits shopping and packing lists especially well.

Other meanings

  • daily necessitiesnoun

Opposites

  • 사치품sachipumluxury itemnoun

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